Art

Karla Mancilla

BOOKS
NY Times Best Sellers 2015
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All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Books Becoming 2015 Movies

1. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
2. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
3. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
4. Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
5. Still Alice by Lisa Genova
6. Paper Towns by John Green
7. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
8. The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
9. The Secret in Their Eyes by Eduardo Sacheri
10. The Ninth Life of Louis Drax by Liz Jensen
ZENTANGLE
Zentangle is an easy to learn and relaxing method of creating beautiful images from repetitive
patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides
artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide
range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of interest. And it's fun!

How did Zentangle come about?

Once upon a time, not so very long ago, a man, Rick Roberts (a former monk and maker of native
American flutes), was watching a woman, Maria Thomas (a tremendously talented calligrapher),
putting details into an illuminated manuscript she was working on.

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One day, Maria told Rick what she experienced as she drew background patterns on a manuscript
she was creating. She described her feelings of timelessness, freedom and well-being and
complete focus on what she was doing with no thought or worry about anything else.
Youre describing meditation, Rick said.
Rick and Maria wondered if they could create a simple system so others might enjoy a similar
experience. And so began the journey towards discovering this simple and elegant system called
Zentangle.

Maria Thomas

Maria Thomas first became a working artist at age five when she produced a line of painted rocks
that quickly sold out at local bazaars. From rocks, to lettering, to botanical paintings, to
Zentangles all have merged into her unique trendsetting sense of style.
When she began Pendragon Ink, Ltd. over 25 years ago, Maria changed the look of traditional
invitations with her hand-painted flowers, expressive lettering and dramatic flourishing all now
familiar standards. With passionate creativity and daring originality, Maria and Pendragon Ink
continue to develop exciting new designs.
Recipient of countless accolades and awards, Maria lives and works with her beloved in a
magical Victorian in central Massachusetts. She has three children and three grandchildren.

http://mariathomasonline.com/maria_thomas_bio.php
http://thepathuntangled.com/about-zentangle/
http://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Books-Becoming-Movies-2015-36113875
http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/combined-print-and-e-book-fiction/list.html